Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant · Character

Zachary Taylor

U.S. general and president, Grant's commander in the Mexican War.

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Also known as Taylor, General Taylor, General Zachary Taylor

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Zachary Taylor shows up with force in Army Life—Causes of the Mexican War—Camp Salubrity. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in context of the Army of Observation and the Mexican War.

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In Army Life—Causes of the Mexican War—Camp Salubrity: Mentioned in context of the Army of Observation and the Mexican War.

Later, in Corpus Christi and the March to the Rio Grande: Commanding general of the Army of Occupation; Grant notes Taylor's command and the efficiency of his army in the early engagements of the Mexican-American War.

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Army Life—Causes of the Mexican War—Camp Salubrity
Mentioned in context of the Army of Observation and the Mexican War.
Corpus Christi and the March to the Rio Grande
Commanding general of the Army of Occupation; Grant notes Taylor's command and the efficiency of his army in the early engagements of the Mexican-American War.
Trip to Austin—Promotion to Full Second Lieutenant—Army of Occupation
Commanding general of the Army of Occupation; his adjutant-general is mentioned.
Advance of the Army—Crossing the Colorado—The Rio Grande
Commanding general of the army; orders the advance and enforces strict discipline against plundering.
VII The Mexican War—The Battle of Palo Alto—The Battle of Resaca De La Palma—Army of Invasion—General Taylor—Movement on Camargo
General Taylor is portrayed as a calm, responsible commander who faced danger and responsibility without complaint, and who avoided ostentation in uniform.
The Battle of Monterey
Commanding general at Monterey; his humane policy toward Mexican civilians is noted.
Political Intrigue—Buena Vista—Movement Against Vera Cruz—Siege and Capture of Vera Cruz
Colonel (brevet brigadier-general) Taylor was left in command after Scott was sidelined. His victory at Buena Vista made him the Whig presidential nominee, a role Grant believes he regretted.
March to Jalapa—Battle of Cerro Gordo—Perote—Puebla—Scott and Taylor
Contrasted with Scott; noted for his informal dress and different command style.
XII
Commended for his leadership and the discipline of his regular troops in early battles of the Mexican-American War.
San Francisco—Early California Experiences—Life on the Pacific Coast—Promoted Captain—Flush Times in California
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